Quiet quit Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To stop putting extra effort into your job, doing only the minimum required, without formally quitting.
Uso & Matices
Informal, recent expression mostly used in workplace discussions. Usually refers to a silent protest or setting work-life boundaries. Not about actually quitting; rather, it’s about refusing to go “above and beyond.” Often used as "quiet quitting." Avoid using it in very formal writing.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Many workers choose to quiet quit when they feel unappreciated.
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To quiet quit means you only do what your job asks, nothing extra.
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Some people quiet quit when their workload becomes too much.
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I think he's starting to quiet quit; he stopped staying late and never volunteers anymore.
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After being passed over for a promotion, she decided to quiet quit rather than actually leave.
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A lot of young professionals are quiet quitting to protect their mental health after burnout.
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